The Accounting Journal Entry on 1 August 2023
What is the journal entry at the date of cash receipt on 1 August 2023?
Cash Account
Exchange Gain/Loss Account The journal entry at the date of cash receipt on 1 August 2023 is shown as follows:
Cash Account Debit A$1.00
Exchange Gain/Loss Account Credit A$0.10 [Gain on exchange rate] Exchange gain/loss account is used to record exchange gains or losses. A gain on exchange rate arises when the value of the foreign currency increases relative to the local currency. In this case, the Australian Dollar value increases relative to the US Dollar; thus, a gain on exchange rate is recorded.